Paarl Area Information

Paarl at a glance

Paarl is the largest town in the Cape Winelands and offers "small town living", without compromising on modern amenities. Paarl invites young and mature with exceptional schools, various shopping centres, green open spaces for picnicking, stunning vineyard views and beautiful residential homes. The Paarl surrounds host some of Western Cape's top wine farms, hiking and cycling trails and it's no secret why properties in and around Paarl are sought after many.

Paarl is home to many, offering starter homes for the newly married couple, established and spacious homes for larger families and perfect downsizing options for the mature individuals. With the convenience of shopping centres down the road, your choice of Churches around the corner or quality schools in the area, Paarl is a neighbourhood of choice for you.

The stunning Cape Winelands boasts close proximity to gorgeous and historic wine estates, quality schools within the area, sporting facilities for those that love staying active and quality medical facilities for convenience and ease of mind.

Should you wish to make Paarl your home, below are a few other key interests:

Paarl Private Hospitals:

• Mediclinic Paarl
• Cure Day Hospital Paarl

Paarl Schools:

• Paarl Boys Primary School
• Courtrai Primary School
• Noord-Eind Primary School
• Heritage House Independent Primary School
• Mary Help of Christians Primary School
• La Rochelle Girls Primary School
• La Rochelle Girls High School
• Paarl Girls High School
• Hoërskool Labori
• Carnegie House Independent School
• Paarl Boys High School
• Charleston Hill Secondary School
• Paarl Gimnasium

Distance from key points:

Paarl is also conveniently located to the N1, a mere 9km's from the centre of town. Cape Town Central is a 61 km drive away and Stellenbosch at most 30km's. The usual drive to the airport takes around 45-minutes.

Recreation:

Paarl is not only overflowing with quality dining experiences and quaint coffee shops around every corner, it is also home to stunning wine farms such as Seven Oaks Winery, Landskroon Wines and Nederburg Wines amongst others. Take your pick from the multitude of restaurants from take-aways to top-notch cuisine!

Laborie Centre, Frater Square, Paarl Mall, Rembrandt Mall and Frater Square Shopping Centre are all centrally located for your convenience.

The Cape Winelands offer affordable and quality entertainment for all ages, young and mature. With the Wine Estates in Paarl and Stellenbosch, Wellington being a scenic 20-minute drive away and Cape Town CBD being only an hour's drive, enjoy the tranquil country setting with the city being a quick and easy commute.

For the avid golfers, the renowned Pearl Valley Golf Estate or iconic Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course belonging to Val de Vie Estate is a quick 20 minute drive to either! Be a part of the Rugby Club in Paarl or join the Paarl Squash Club. Keeping active will be easy as you are spoilt for choice.

There is never a dull moment when looking for outings in Paarl. Visit the Alpaca Loom Coffee Shop and Weaving Studio, The Taal Monument or Fairview Wine and Cheese. Enjoy a stroll along the main road to partake in the Paarl Heritage Walk and learn about the culture and history of Paarl or dare to venture to the Le Bonheur Crocodile Farm!

Take your pick from so many wonderful activities, such as wine tasting, hiking and biking, or visiting cafés and shopping up a storm. Making your home in Paarl offers the opportunity to live in a serene and beautiful area full of history, as well as quality infrastructure and facilities.